Justus Liebig University Giessen is offering 1 PhD Position in the EXPLORA Network

Organisation/Company

Giessen University

Department

Psychology

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology
Computer science » Other
Neurosciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

25 Nov 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Feb 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101226908

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.

Support us from 01.02.2026 in part-time (75 %) as a Scientific employee – Ph. D. student (m/f/d)

The position is part of the externally funded project EXPLORA „Perception of materials, objects and spaces through active EXPLORAtion” and is limited for the duration of three years at the professorship for General Psychology and Visual Neurosciences and the Kurt Koffka professorship of Experimental Psychology at the Faculty Psychology and Sports Science.

The job will be paid in accordance with the MSCA stipend rates as specified by the European Comission. The research project financed by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action – Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN).

We offer a cooperative, highly motivated environment and excellent preconditions for further scientific qualification. The research group unites leading experts in the field of perception research. We are part of several larger research consortia on perception (e.g., https://www.theadaptivemind.de/ ) with excellent links to scientists within Europe and worldwide. Our working group has outstanding research resources at hand, visibility within the international community and close networking with partners worldwide (http://www.allpsych.uni-giessen.de ). We routinely have visiting faculty from other leading universities taking sabbaticals or other extended stays in the group. A 3T Siemens scanner is also in the same building.

The city of Giessen is a small university town with a vibrant young population, located just 60 km north of Frankfurt. It is in an excellent location for getting to know the rest of Europe.

Your tasks at a glance

Working on the project, especially planning, implementing and executing experiments, data analysis,presenting the results at international congresses, writing publications and engaging in EXPLORA network activities.

Your qualification and competences

• Completed Master´s or equivalent university degree in psychology or a related discipline (computer science, neurosciences, biology, cognitive sciences)

• Skills in perception psychology, neurosciences, machine learning, tracking technology and/or computer graphics as well as interest in fundamental research and experimental working. Strong skills in VR, psychophysics, deep learning or computer simulation are another advantage

Job requirements: The position is designed to encourage intersectoral and international collaboration and secondments. Each PhD position requires a move from another country. For example, to take a PhD position in Germany, you must not have lived in Germany for more than 12 months in the last 3 years. Applications from all over the world are welcome. Also see the description of Project #4 at https://explora-network.github.io/web/projects.html .

Our offer to you

• A varied job with flexible working hours

• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)

• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities

• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments

• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Katja Dörschner-Boyaci by phone (0641/99-26111) or by e-mail (katja.doerschner@psychol.uni-giessen.de ).

JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women's promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?

Apply via our online form by November 25th, 2025, indicating reference number 519/06. We look forward to receiving your application.

Website

https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns/karriere/stellenangebote/wissenschaftli…

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Psychological sciences » OtherComputer science » OtherNeurosciences » Other

Website for additional job details

https://explora-network.github.io/web/index.html

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Justus Liebig University, Department of Psychology

Country

Germany

State/Province

Hesse

City

Giesseb

Postal Code

35394

Street

Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10F

Geofield

State/Province

Hesse

City

Giessen

Website

https://www.uni-giessen.de/

Street

Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10F

Postal Code

35394

E-Mail

katja.doerschner@psychol.uni-giessen.de

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